Month: September 2026
Your pet might be doing more for your wellbeing than you realise
There is something about the bond you share with a pet that is difficult to find anywhere else. They greet you when you...
South Africa’s leading artists unite to help Cape Town’s cats and dogs
Some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists are putting their work towards a cause close to the heart—helping neglected and vulnerable cats and...
How to introduce a new cat to your resident dog: Step-by-step integration guide
So you’ve fallen in love with a cat – don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But Benji, your beloved poodle is already the...
Hitting the road with your furry best friend? Here’s what to pack and plan
Schools break up from 24 September to 4 October for the third term, and if, like us, you and your family, including the...
Cape Town pet owners: Here’s what could change under the new Animal Keeping By-law
Cape Town pet owners could face stricter leash rules, new identification requirements for dogs and shorter holding periods for animals picked up by...
30 years of caring: Mdzananda celebrates a milestone in Khayelitsha
Thirty years ago, one community member began going door-to-door in Khayelitsha to feed pets and stray dogs. Today, that initiative has grown into...
Fleas, ticks and worms: The parasite schedule every pet parent needs
Pet parents everywhere will be able to wax lyrical about the joys (read: frustration) of fleas, ticks and worms. Keeping on top of...
Calling all Cape Town pups! Community Dog Show takes place this Saturday
Got a four-legged superstar at home? It might be time to practise those tricks, fluff that coat and get ready to strut your...
6 animal myths you probably still believe
You know them. You’ve probably repeated them, and you swear they’re true. But most of them? They just aren’t. Some have been passed...
Maxi has waited years for a home: Could you give this senior girl her happy ending?
Any shelter will tell you, puppies get adopted in a heartbeat. Senior pets, though? These golden oldies are often the gentlest beasts and...
